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Matthias Jaissle takes charge as Newcastle coach, replacing Eddie Howe

Jaissle will immediately take charge of the Magpies in Spain at their preseason training camp, which concludes Saturday with a friendly match against Valencia at Mestalla Stadium

Iran, US signal Hormuz deal near, but key differences still remain

Any breakthrough is likely to hinge on US sanctions relief and Iran's demand for a greater role in controlling the strategic waterway

Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah lands in Istanbul ahead of Trabzonspor move

Mohamed Salah was greeted by cheering Trabzonspor fans in Istanbul on Wednesday as he closed in on a move to the Turkish club.

Serena and Venus Williams reunite for Cincinnati Open doubles campaign

They last played a doubles match together at the 2022 U.S. Open. It is their first time teaming up in the hard-court tune-up tournament in Mason, Ohio

World Cup hero Pedro Brito leaves Cape Verde to coach RS Berkane in Morocco

Berkane said it hired Pedro Brito, who is better known by his nickname Bubista, on a two-year contract. He replaces Moine Chaabani, who was hired by his native Tunisia, another World Cup team

West Indies mount comeback as Babar's Test ton drought stretches on

Babar, who last scored a Test century in December 2022 against New Zealand at Karachi, was run out for 88 by Brandon King's stunning direct throw from short cover

Former FIFA VP Prince Ali claims FIFA used 'blackmail' over payouts

Prince Ali said the Jordanian federation he leads still has not been paid money due for reaching the final of the FIFA Arab Cup played last December in Qatar

No Israeli withdrawal from Gaza until complete Hamas disarmament: Netanyahu

Netanyahu's remarks cast more doubt on the deal to disarm Hamas, which was seen as a potential breakthrough for ending the war

Iran, Oman near deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid push to end war

The emerging agreement calls for ships to enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through a route controlled by Oman

Cargo ship hit by projectile in Hormuz as US, Iran differ on talks

The cargo ship was 'hit by an unknown projectile' at 2 am local time while it was 37 kilometres northeast of Al Khasab in Oman, said UKMTO

Mauricio Pochettino stays on as US coach after signing new 4-year deal

The 54-year-old Pochettino, who took over the national team in October 2024, led the U.S. to the round of 16 at this year's World Cup

Board of Peace envoy meets Netanyahu to discuss Gaza disarmament deal

Nikolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza, held 'constructive and detailed' talks with Israeli prime minister and his team

Trump bank accounts were closed over money laundering concerns: Capital One

The court filing is tied to a lawsuit filed against Capital One by one of Trump's financial holding companies shortly after he was sworn into office a second time

New talks 'last chance' for Iran to forge deal, avoid US strikes: Trump

Trump said he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out new massive strikes against Iran at the urging of Gulf allies

Asian stocks mixed as yen jumps against dollar, crude prices fall

Oil prices fell sharply after US President Donald Trump said he would order US forces to refrain from attacks against Iran, claiming a deal to end the fighting in the West Asia was close

Iran's leaders show united front on war strategy but differ over endgame

The unusually open rivalry within theocracy's leadership points to a struggle for control over Iran's postwar future. A huge question mark is where the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, stands

Trump pauses new strikes, says parameters set for deal to end Iran war

Trump added that the emerging deal would include the immediate, complete, and total opening of the Hormuz Strait, and an end to Iran's nuclear threat

Saudi crown prince urges restraint as Trump weighs fresh strikes on Iran

The crown prince during Saturday's call sought clarity from Trump on what potential new action he's weighing to take against Iran

Iraq and Turkiye ink 1-year oil pipeline deal amid Hormuz tensions

Iraqi Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair al-Abadi said in a statement that the agreement will remain in effect for one year while the two countries finalise a broader framework agreement

Venezuelans watch fresh government-opposition talks with cautious optimism

The latest talks follow the January capture of then-President Nicolas Maduro by US forces, and will focus on strengthening democracy and restoring rights after nearly three decades of socialist rule